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Dr. Sarah Yu is a cornea specialist who provides comprehensive care for corneal and external eye disease, cataracts, and routine eye health. She takes time to explain findings in plain language and partners with each patient to match treatment—whether medical therapy, office procedures, or surgery—to visual goals and daily needs. Her clinical interests include advanced corneal transplantation techniques and restoring a healthy ocular surface for clear, comfortable vision. Dr. Yu completed fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital after ophthalmology residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She earned her MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a BS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the clinic and operating room, she cares for conditions such as keratoconus, pterygium, corneal infections and dystrophies, and offers cataract surgery with modern lens options when appropriate.

Ekta Patel, MD, is a corneal specialist and cataract surgeon who helps patients see and feel their best with advanced, personalized care. She performs routine and complex cataract surgery—including dropless, IV-free options—and offers advanced technology lens implants to correct astigmatism and presbyopia. As a corneal surgeon, Dr. Patel provides corneal transplantation and bladeless LASIK/PRK for patients seeking freedom from glasses and contacts. Dr. Patel earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, completed ophthalmology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (where she served as Chief Resident), and pursued fellowship training in Cornea & External Disease at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. She personally performs evaluations, surgery, and postoperative care, emphasizing clear explanations and close follow-up. Patients value her steady communication, attention to detail, and focus on safe, durable results.

Dr. Elliot S. Crane is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon who enjoys helping people see comfortably and clearly again. He offers the full spectrum of modern cataract care—including astigmatism-correcting and advanced depth-of-focus lenses—and laser vision correction for appropriate candidates. Patients value his friendly, down-to-earth style and the way he tailors treatment plans to each person’s visual goals, whether that means driving at night with confidence or reading without glasses. Dr. Crane completed ophthalmology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a fellowship in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and External Disease at Albany Medical College/Cornea Consultants of Albany. He treats corneal dystrophies and keratoconus, performs partial-thickness corneal transplantation (DMEK/DSAEK) when needed, and manages challenging dry eye and ocular surface disease. Outside clinic, he enjoys puzzles, travel, and time with his family. Dr. Crane welcomes new patients and collaborates closely with referring optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide seamless care.

Dr. Rahul Tonk is a distinguished cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon who brings the highest level of academic medicine to Central New Jersey. He practices at Princeton Eye Group and Wills Laser Vision, marking a homecoming after a tenure as Associate Professor and Associate Medical Director at the nation’s #1-ranked eye hospital, the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Additionally, Dr. Tonk serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is consistently ranked among the top eye hospitals in America. Recognized as a “Rising Star” on The Ophthalmologist’s global Power List and named to Ophthalmology Management’s “40 Under 40,” Dr. Tonk is a key opinion leader actively shaping the future of vision care. His expertise is sought after worldwide; he has delivered over 100 invited lectures and presentations at national and international meetings. Dr. Tonk holds leadership positions in the field’s most respected organizations, serving on committees for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Cornea Society. A passionate teacher, Dr. Tonk is known as a “surgeon’s surgeon” and has been entrusted with training the next generation of elite eye surgeons at Bascom Palmer and now at Wills Eye Hospital. He is a committed researcher who has served as an investigator for major clinical trials, including studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. By remaining at the forefront of scientific discovery, he ensures that his patients in Princeton have access to the latest technologies and therapies before they are widely available. Dr. Tonk is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi.

Dr. Aisha Hasan is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. She cares for patients with a full spectrum of corneal and anterior segment conditions, and performs cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, and complex intraocular lens exchange or repositioning. As a clinical assistant professor, she combines an academic approach with compassionate, individualized care so each person understands their diagnosis and options. Dr. Hasan completed medical school at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, ophthalmology residency at BronxCare Health System—where she served as chief resident—and a cornea fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. She enjoys partnering with patients to tailor surgical and non-surgical treatments and has contributed to peer-reviewed research on corneal disease and surgical outcomes.

Dr. Ashwinee Ragam is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized fellowship training in cornea and external disease. She provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on corneal conditions, cataract surgery, and ocular surface diseases. Dr. Ragam earned her medical degree through an accelerated BS/MD program at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating at the top of her class with induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her ophthalmology residency and a corneal subspecialty fellowship at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she was selected as Chief Resident. She is skilled in advanced procedures such as full and partial-thickness corneal transplantation (DMEK and DSEK), pterygium excision, and was the first ophthalmologist in Ocean County to perform FDA-approved corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus and post-LASIK ectasia. Dr. Ragam runs the Dry Eye Relief Center at InVision Eye Care, helping patients manage complex dry eye conditions to optimize vision and comfort, especially around cataract surgery. She is an active member of several professional societies and has contributed to the field through peer-reviewed publications.